For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 122 students in Southwest Harbor, ME.
The top-ranked public school in Southwest Harbor, ME is Pemetic Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southwest Harbor, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Southwest Harbor have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Southwest Harbor, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemetic Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
327 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
(207) 244-5502
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
(207) 244-5502
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Southwest Harbor, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Southwest Harbor, ME include Pemetic Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Southwest Harbor?
1 public schools are located in Southwest Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Southwest Harbor?
Southwest Harbor public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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